Birthday Parties

Last weekend, we went to to a couple birthday parties. First stop, the park for Ava's 3rd Birthday party. It was a little cold outside, but that didn't stop Finley from having a great time. It was so much fun and the cake was super yummy. Happy Birthday Ava!

Next stop, Mimi and Poppy's for Braden's 3rd Birthday party. Of course, Dora was the theme. Finley had fun with all of her cousins. It was so good to see everyone and spend time with family. Happy Birthday Braden, we love you!

Yummy Dora cupcakes!

Playdough time...

Loving her hat

I've never understood wearing winter hats in the summer time, but apparently Finley is a little more trendy than I am. This picture was taken a couple months ago when it was still super hot. Brandon's mom brought her this adorable hat that Brandon's grandmother had made for him when he was little and Finley loves it! She still plays with it all the time, it's not quite cold enough to need it outside yet, but it won't be too much longer.

Time for...

We finally got to break out our warm pajamas last night!

Fire Safety Day

Finley's school got a visit from local firefighters last week and they brought along their big red fire truck. It was a pretty exciting day for everyone...

Bye bye fire truck...

Fun at the Gym

Finley's class, "The Monkey Class", goes to the little gym at school to play and exercise. This week, they got to play on the mini trampoline and Finley loved it. As you can see below, she did not want to share with her friends.

Running, running, running...

Finley with her teacher, Miss Heather...

Heading back to class...

Labor Day

We had a wonderful Holiday weekend. Lots of relaxing and just hanging out and it was wonderful. Monday morning, we beat the crowd to the Arboretum and enjoyed the day before it got too hot. As you can see, Finley wanted to walk/run everywhere, but I'm glad we took the stroller to help carry all of our stuff. She loved the fish pond and all of the waterfalls. I had planned to dress her in a cute little sundress, but before I knew it, Brandon already dressed her in one of his favorite outfits, t-shirt and shorts! Finley picked out her own shoes and I attempted to put her hair in pigtails. I am getting better, but it's not so easy when someone won't be still! We can't wait to go back and see all the pumpkins in a few weeks and hopefully the weather will be cooler by then.

This photo was taken before Finley got soaked...

The stroller came in handy for Brandon's Big Gulp!

I have never seen Finley sit in one spot for so long, she loved the fish pond...

Breakfast of Champions

I am so glad I spent months making all of Finley's baby food from scratch so she would appreciate fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains. She wouldn't leave the house this morning without her "chip", aka Pringles. Thanks Bran, she definitely takes after you!!